How much does a machinist make in Fort Collins?
$61,500a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $29.57 an hour or $5,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.57
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,460Median: $61,500Highest 10%: $76,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| Median | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| 75th | $71,710 | $34.48 | |
| 90th | $76,950 | $37.00 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Boulder, CO | $63,990 |
| Denver, CO | $60,620 |
| Greeley, CO | $58,340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,230 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $49,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $29.57 ($61,500 a year).
Do machinists make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $61,500 against $58,750 nationally, 5% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $60,200, so Fort Collins pays 2% more.
Where does Fort Collins rank for machinist pay?
66 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,950 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.